Biomolecules Flashcards
1
Q
What’s the difference between alpha glucose and beta glucose?
A
Alpha glucose has an OH below the ring on C1 of glucose
Beta glucose has an OH above the ring on C1 of glucose
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2
Q
Glucose is a monomer. When it polymerises what does it form?
A
An example of a glucose polymer is starch or cellulose. Both of these molecules are carbohydrates
3
Q
What is a disaccharide?
A
A disaccharide is a molecule made up of two sugars e.g. maltose is made up of two glucose molecules. Lactose is made up of glucose and galactose
